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Cardiovascular Research Foundation
RESEARCH, EDUCATION, PATIENT CARE: These are the elements that define modern medicine. The Cardiovascular Research Foundation® (CRF) is a global leader in bringing together these three aspects of medical science. Founded in 1991, CRF has played a key role in the development of nonsurgical and drug-based treatments of heart and vascular diseases. In addition to its world-renowned Core Labs, and the many ground-breaking studies and trials conducted under the Foundation's auspices each year, CRF also sponsors a number of patient-based special projects such as the Women's Health Initiative. Furthermore, through its Data Coordinating Center, CRF maintains a vast database of clinical inquiry and outcomes. This important database has been created to track the real-world, long-term effectiveness of new treatment models. It is in the interrelationship between CRF's dedication to research and patient care, that the third element, education, comes into play - including, but not limited to the annual Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics (TCT) symposium.
RESEARCH, EDUCATION, PATIENT CARE: These are the elements that define modern medicine. The Cardiovascular Research Foundation® (CRF) is a global leader in bringing together these three aspects of medical science. Founded in 1991, CRF has played a key role in the development of nonsurgical and drug-based treatments of heart and vascular diseases. In addition to its world-renowned Core Labs, and the many ground-breaking studies and trials conducted under the Foundation's auspices each year, CRF also sponsors a number of patient-based special projects such as the Women's Health Initiative. Furthermore, through its Data Coordinating Center, CRF maintains a vast database of clinical inquiry and outcomes. This important database has been created to track the real-world, long-term effectiveness of new treatment models. It is in the interrelationship between CRF's dedication to research and patient care, that the third element, education, comes into play - including, but not limited to the annual Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics (TCT) symposium.
Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics
At the annual Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics (TCT) symposium, the Cardiovascular Research Foundation's distinguished faculty joins forces with more than 500 of the world's leading cardiologists to teach, share and discuss the latest techniques and developments in the field with more than 11,000 symposium participants from across the globe. Where once it took years for such theories and practices to achieve currency in the medical community, TCT now ensures the timely dissemination of this critical body of research and therapeutic practice. It is an exchange that influences the way hundreds of thousands of patients are treated every year.
At the annual Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics (TCT) symposium, the Cardiovascular Research Foundation's distinguished faculty joins forces with more than 500 of the world's leading cardiologists to teach, share and discuss the latest techniques and developments in the field with more than 11,000 symposium participants from across the globe. Where once it took years for such theories and practices to achieve currency in the medical community, TCT now ensures the timely dissemination of this critical body of research and therapeutic practice. It is an exchange that influences the way hundreds of thousands of patients are treated every year.
TCTMD
TCTMD is the premier online educational resource for the interventional cardiology and endovascular medicine communities, TCTMD is produced and administered by PPD - a leading global contract research organization providing discovery and development services, market development expertise and compound partnering programs. Its clients and partners include pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, academic and government organizations.
TCTMD is the premier online educational resource for the interventional cardiology and endovascular medicine communities, TCTMD is produced and administered by PPD - a leading global contract research organization providing discovery and development services, market development expertise and compound partnering programs. Its clients and partners include pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, academic and government organizations.
Brawer and Hauptman Architects
Brawer & Hauptman, Architects is an architecture, planning and interior design firm located in Philadelphia. Since 1986 the twelve person firm has worked on a wide range of projects for a diverse group of institutional, commercial, civic and private clients. Projects include new construction and additions to existing buildings. Brawer & Hauptman has particular expertise in historic preservation & adaptive reuse. They have been honored with design awards from the American Institute of Architects as well as nationally recognized professional building associations and industry publications.
Brawer & Hauptman, Architects is an architecture, planning and interior design firm located in Philadelphia. Since 1986 the twelve person firm has worked on a wide range of projects for a diverse group of institutional, commercial, civic and private clients. Projects include new construction and additions to existing buildings. Brawer & Hauptman has particular expertise in historic preservation & adaptive reuse. They have been honored with design awards from the American Institute of Architects as well as nationally recognized professional building associations and industry publications.
Oehme, van Sweeden, & Associates
Peers describe Oehme, van Sweden & Associates' approach to landscape architecture as the "New American Garden" style. The New American Garden is a metaphor for the American meadow. It reflects the year-round beauty of the natural landscape. It frees plants from forced and artificial forms and allows them to seek a natural course as they weave a tapestry across the entire garden plane. It results in layered masses of foliage that boldly celebrate the ephemeral through mystery, intrigue, and discovery. In sum, it is a basic alternative to the typical American garden scene--more relaxed, less like a formula, and more sympathetic to the environment. Plants chosen for the New American Garden, especially perennials and ornamental grasses, require less maintenance, no deadheading or pesticides, and only limited water and fertilizer. These plants welcome change seasonally and, as they mature, botanically. The built elements of the New American Garden share importance equally with the plants. Carefully designed walls, terraces, steps, and other "hardscape" features complement the surrounding "softscape."
Peers describe Oehme, van Sweden & Associates' approach to landscape architecture as the "New American Garden" style. The New American Garden is a metaphor for the American meadow. It reflects the year-round beauty of the natural landscape. It frees plants from forced and artificial forms and allows them to seek a natural course as they weave a tapestry across the entire garden plane. It results in layered masses of foliage that boldly celebrate the ephemeral through mystery, intrigue, and discovery. In sum, it is a basic alternative to the typical American garden scene--more relaxed, less like a formula, and more sympathetic to the environment. Plants chosen for the New American Garden, especially perennials and ornamental grasses, require less maintenance, no deadheading or pesticides, and only limited water and fertilizer. These plants welcome change seasonally and, as they mature, botanically. The built elements of the New American Garden share importance equally with the plants. Carefully designed walls, terraces, steps, and other "hardscape" features complement the surrounding "softscape."